Iguazu Falls Brazil & Argentina tour: Private guide, both sides

Two countries, 275 waterfalls, one full day with a guide

A full-day private guided tour of Iguazu Falls that crosses between Brazil and Argentina, visiting both sides of the largest waterfall system on Earth. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, leads you through the Argentine side first on tracks that run under and over the falls in the tropical forest, then takes you to the Brazilian side before returning you to your hotel. The tour runs approximately 8 to 9 hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. National park entry tickets are arranged separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Iguazu Falls Argentina and Brazil

• Pick up at hotel
• Visit Iguazu Falls Argentine side
• Visit Iguazu Falls Brazilian side
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at your hotel and a drive to the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. Once there, your guide leads you onto the network of tracks that cut through the forest and run directly under and over the cascades. This is where you stand closest to the water and feel the force of the 275 waterfalls that make up the system. The trails wind through the tropical forest canopy, and the guide navigates the route with you rather than leaving you to find your own way.

After the Argentine side, your guide takes you across to the Brazilian side of the falls. The perspective shifts here. The Brazilian vantage points give you a wider view of the entire system. When the tour ends, your driver returns you to your hotel. The whole day runs 8 to 9 hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not exposed to the heat between sites.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return.
• guide accompaniment throughout the day in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 23 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Neumann Operadora de Receptivo

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in whichever language you choose. This matters if you're traveling with family members who speak different languages or if you want to understand the details as you walk the trails.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the Brazilian and Argentine sides of Iguazu Falls?

The Argentine side puts you on trails that run under and over the falls themselves, in the middle of the forest and closest to the water. The Brazilian side offers a broader panoramic view of the entire waterfall system from a distance. This tour visits both, so you get both the immersive close-up and the wide perspective.

Does the tour include entry to the national parks?

National park tickets for both sides are not included in the tour price and are arranged separately. Your guide will direct you through the entry process, but you'll pay for park admission at the gate.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

You'll walk the marked trails on both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls. The trails are established and maintained, but they do involve walking through the forest and crossing boardwalks. The operator notes that moderate physical fitness is recommended, and the tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, your guide picks you up at your hotel at the start of the tour and returns you there at the end. The private transportation is included in the price.